In 1968, the Democratic Party nominated a loyal member of the party leadership that did not reflect their members' views and could not present a compelling vision of the future. Meanwhile, prophesies of civil unrest became self-fulfilling as protests provoked a police riot miles away from the convention itself. What sort of protest makes the most change? How do you make leaders listen? Does democracy end on election day?

Links!

• Footage of Wednesday's Police Riot
• Photos of the week's events: Chicago Tribune, Time Magazine
• The Yippies' nomination newsreel for Pigasus
• Dan Rather's report from the floor after being punched
• Excerpts of Ribicoff's nomination speech, and Daley's reaction
• The Walker Report (An excerpted summary)
• Famous American Trials: The Chicago 8 including transcripts and audio of the trial and its participants
• The Whole World was Watching: An Oral History of 1968
• Bobby Seale's website
• The MadFuzz store; use coupon code "hh2016" before 12/31 for 16% off.

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It's the Holidays, and we'd like to share one of our traditions with you. Alaina tells us about the creation of a classic film, The Sound of Music. First, we delve into the creation of the fictional family Von Trapp, then look at their actual lives which inspired it. How much fidelity is owed to the truth in an adaptation? What lengths would you go to in resisting a fascist takeover? What unexpected benefits come with accepting refugees?

It's also been exactly six months since episode 1! Thank you for all the love and support!

Links!

• The Von Trapp family singers (current lineup)
• The Von Trapp Family Lodge
• The Sound of Music on IMDB
• Julie Andrews receiving the Kennedy Center Honors
• Lady Gaga's Sound of Music tribute at the 87th Academy Awards
• The Forgotten Entrance to Clinton Hall (thanks Sarah!)
• MadFuzz store use promo code HH2016 for 16% off until December 31st!

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